They’ve been married for almost two decades, however Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock have decided to call it quits.Per a statement from the “Top Five” star’s lawyer, “Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak, This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family.”

He has a reputation for being outspoken, and when Chris Rock penned an essay for The Hollywood Reporter on what it’s like to be black in the entertainment industry, he didn’t hold back.

The popular comedian explained, "I don't look at it as even being political. I'm just stating the facts. I'm not trying to be political at all, that's (Jon) Stewart, that's (Bill) Maher, that's, you know, not me.”

This will be the first time the “Everybody Hates Chris” star has hosted the award show. Stephen Hill president of Music Programming and Specials at BET stated, “Mr. Rock is a comedic genius with a rapier wit who is a keen observer of pop culture.”